I have returned to the center of the universe. It isn’t a bridge in Fremont. It is a place where the newspapermen write of Pete Kozma’s glove and Randy Choate arm. It is a place where the other state team;…
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St. Louis and Kansas City played tonight. They wore jerseys and pants styled after their 1985 World Series. St. Louis players wore patches that read “National League champions.” The teams lost a game to the rain June 14, and reunited…
At 7-0, it’s the beginning of June and a Friday night. At 8-5, it’s Sunday at 1 p.m., and sinking despair. Also, Trevor Rosenthal must pitch the ninth inning. The Cards’ closer had 27 saves in 29 attempts, but struggled…
Felix, I thought you’d be better. I had a chance to sit in your throne as I wandered the halls of Safeco. Clearly, it was unoccupied. I mean. You were pitching and all. Not well. But. You’ll pitch again. Your…
Play ball. Stretch and drink Red Bull. “Hello? Is it me you’re looking for?” – the only landline left in America. Get ready! Get ready! A ninth-inning walk. Ghosts. by
I bring my hat and glove to the ballgame. My brother put a ball in his glove, soaked it in oil and wrapped it with rubber bands. He stuffed it under his mattress. So I do the same. Last week…